#the browns or seahawk game

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everytime ghana does terrible ghanaians say they'll stop supporting the team but anytime they play all of a sudden everyone supports them

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2023 NFL Season Predictions

Full Season Schedule,Final Standings, and Playoff Bracket available at

Adjusted 2024 First Round Draft Order (Includes trades to date)

1.Cardinals

2.Colts

3.Bears (via Panthers from Bryce Young/ DJ Moore trade)

4.Buccaneers

5.Raiders

6.Cardinals (via Texans from Will Anderson trade)

7.Rams

8.Bears

9.Giants

10.Commanders

11.Seahawks

12.Patriots

13.Falcons

14.Jaguars

15.Broncos

16.Jets

17.Steelers

18.Ravens

19.Saints

20.Titans

21.Vikings

22.Cowboys

23.Chargers

24.Chiefs

25.Dolphins

26.Packers

27.Lions

28.Bills

29.49ers

30.Texans (via Browns from Deshaun Watson trade)

31.Eagles

32.Bengals

Awards Picks (also receiving votes in parentheses)

Most Valuable Player: Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals (Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Deshaun Watson, Josh Allen)

Offensive Player of the Year: Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns (Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Brandon Aiyuk, Tony Pollard, Tyreek Hill, Christian Watson, Chris Olave)

Defensive Player of the Year: Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns (T.J. Watt, Micah Parsons, Nick Bosa, Gregory Rousseau)

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons (Jahmyr Gibbs, Will Levis, De'Von Achane, Bryce Young, Quentin Johnson, Zay Flowers, Sam LaPorta)

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Christian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots (Will Anderson, Jack Campbell, Brian Branch, Emmanuel Forbes)

Comeback Player of the Year: Damar Hamlin, S, Buffalo Bills

Most Improved Player: Christian Watson, WR, Green Bay Packers (Skyy Moore, David Njoku, Brandon Aiyuk)

Head Coach of The Year: Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins (Dan Campbell, Zac Taylor, Kevin Stefanski, Mike Vrabel)

Offensive Assistant Coach of The Year: Ben Johnson, Offensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions (Eric Bieniemy, Pete Carmichael, Tim Kelly, Ken Dorsey, Kellen Moore)

Defensive Assistant Coach of the Year: Jim Schwartz, Defensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns (Lou Anarumo, Aaron Glenn, Patrick Graham, Brian Flores, Vic Fangio)

Additional Speculation On Season Storylines (Listed by team) List does not include all NFL teams

Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders fire Josh McDaniels after starting 2-10 and losing to the Chiefs Week 12 in Las Vegas, and promote defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to be their interim head coach.

Patrick Graham will finish the season with a record of 2-3, leaving the Raiders with a final record of 4-13.

The Raiders will fire general Manager Dave Ziegler, interim coach Patrick Graham, and a majority of the rest of McDaniels' staff after the regular season is completed.

Tennessee Titans

Starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill gets injured early in the season, and the Titans allow scond-year QB Malik Willis and rookie Will Levis to struggle for the starting spot before Levis wins it outright after during Tennessee's bye week in Week 7.

Levis then manages to lead the Titans to an 8-3 record from the bye week on, putting up Rookie of the Year-worthy numbers... if he had started the full season.

The Titans still manage to fall in the Wildcard Round to a tough Browns team, but this year still cements Levis as the starting quarterback going into 2024, with Tannehill likely to be moved by the front office in the offseason.

Washington Commanders

Ron Rivera is fired after a Week 16 loss to the Jets, finishing his season in Washington with a record of 4-11. Assistant head coach and Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is promoted to be the interim head coach.

Bieniemy then coaches the Commanders to a 2-0 record in the final games, and after the season, his interim tag is dropped in order to make Eric Bieniemy the full-time head coach of the Washington Commanders in 2024.

Aside

Originally, I had afew wonkier predictions, namely the Cardinals and Colts trading their respective picks to quarterback-needy teams so those unnamed teams could select one of USC QB Caleb Williams or UNC QB Drake Maye.

My only reservation was that by the time October comes around, we're gonna have seen a much better sample size of football in 2023, so I'm certain I'll have opinions on it. I'd just like to save some for the wilder stuff for when there's a clearer picture to expand upon.

Ideally, I'd like to do one of these at the end of every month of the season, so we'll see how that goes.

End of the way, I wanted to put something out to reign in the new year, and I hope you're along for the ride.

Now who's ready for some mothafuckin football?

[lboogie1906]

Richard Kevin Sherman (born March 30, 1988) is a former football cornerback who played 11 seasons in the NFL. He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal, beginning his career as a wide receiver before moving to cornerback as a junior. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times and voted All-Pro five times, including three times to the first team, and led the NFL in interceptions in 2013, when he helped the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl. He is regarded as one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time.

During his time as a member of the Seahawks, he was part of the “Legion of Boom”, the Seahawks’ starting secondary which contributed to Seattle having the best pass defense in the NFL in 2013. This unit helped the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII; their 43–8 win over the Denver Broncos matched the third-largest margin of victory in the history of the Super Bowl. The Seahawks made it to Super Bowl XLIX the following season, losing in a close game against the New England Patriots. During his time with the Seahawks, they led the league in scoring defense for four straight years (2012-15) making them the first team to do so since the 1950s Cleveland Browns.

On June 14, 2022, it was announced he would become a pre-game and postgame analyst for Amazon.

He married Ashley Moss (2018) and they have two children.

He was featured on the cover of Madden NFL 15. He writes for The Players’ Tribune. He has his charity called Blanket Coverage – The Richard Sherman Family Foundation. In 2013, he started his charity to help children in low-income communities by providing them with school supplies and clothing. His foundation was formed to help children across the country achieve academic success.

He is interested in cryptocurrency and tech stocks and is an ambassador for the trivia app FleetWit. He is a co-owner of the Glacier Boyz for the Fan Controlled Football League. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #phibetasigma

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Chapter One - Regrets and Threats

“I know,” Dad sighed. “Guess I’m just getting ready for you two growing up. It’s…it’s a crazy world out there, right now. With the anti-Conduit legislation, the terrorist attacks — you two doing the ACT.” He added as a joke. But it didn’t lighten the look on his face. “I’m worried.”

5k words | 16 min read time | TRIGGER WARNINGS: terroristic threats, implied homelessness

I rushed, absolutely rushed, to get the dishes clean.

He wasn’t supposed to be back for another three days, I wasn’t prepared to even have to worry about this yet. My head was throbbing, giving an extra hard pulse every time I chucked a cleaned plastic cup in the dish rack.

Man, I hated being hung over. 

“You almost done out there?” I hollered over the scream of the vacuum in the living room. 

“Y-yeah, almost!” Brent yelled back, followed by the crinkle of the vacuum sucking up more crumbs. There was a curse, then he added, “Shit, Jean, Dad’s truck!” 

Abandoning my glass plate, I moved around the corner, looking past a panicked Brent and out of the bay window of the living room. Yep, he was right; Dad was back, slamming the door to his truck right that moment, and I hadn’t even started on the back porch. 

“Okay, uh,” I faltered. “Act natural? Put on baseball or something, I’ll go back to doing dishes.” The more it looked like we were caught off guard, the better. Dad just needed to not look out back. 

“It isn’t even baseball season!” 

“You know what I mean!”

I practically ran to turn the tap back on, picking the glass plate back up and trying my best to act normal. He just had to keep away from the backyard. That’s it. He’d get back, say hellos, probably go to shower, and that’s when Brent and I could get rid of the alcohol bottles. Easy peasy. 

I hope.

I was able to get through the plate and two pans before hearing the deadbolt to the front door turn and it’s hinges creak in the stress of opening, Dad’s voice ringing out “Honey, I’m hoooooooome!” In a terrible sing-song voice. 

“Hey Dad!” I heard Brent greet over a Seahawks—Rams game. 

“Dad!” I shouted from the kitchen, turning off the tap. Regardless of what we were trying to hide, I missed him and had to go give him a hug. 

Dad was still stuck in his suit, the top two buttons of his shirt open and his tie jokingly wrapped around his head like a ninja headband. He looked so out of place when he was dressed up, so far away from the leather jacket and worn jeans he’d always wear otherwise. I hated seeing him all…fancy. 

My friends loved it though, dubbing him their favorite DILF.

Blegh.

I dashed over to him, Dad easily intercepting me in a crushing bear hug so forceful he popped my spine. “Ah, missed ya, Jeanie.” He grumbled, pulling away. “Oh, gross, you’re wet.” 

“Well I was doing dishes,” I laughed, “You didn’t give us much time to clean up.” 

Just play it cool. Admit a little fault and he won’t dig deeper. 

Brent finally decided to stand, allowing Dad to clap him on the back but not going much farther than that. Teenage boys; any compassion was unmanly and gay. Just to rub it in though, Dad ruffled his brown hair out of its stupid flipped ‘do. “Missed you too, Brent.” He said pointedly. 

Brent just brushed him off with a playful shove. 

“Why are you back so soon?” I asked as he separated himself from us, pulling his duffel bag back off the ground and gripping his briefcase. “You were supposed to be gone, what, another 3 days?” 

“Yeah, did something happen?” Brent added on, moving out of the way for Dad to squeeze through.

Dad moved only a few steps, stopping to chuck his duffle bag on the couch. “Eh, something came up.” He brushed the issue off with a wave of his hand, not facing us. “Why? Upset I crashed the party?” 

“Funny, Dad,” Brent scoffed, his eyes flitting to mine and betraying the panic. I shook my head at him; there’s no way Dad knew. He had to stop freaking out.

“You know what I love about the future?” Dad suddenly turned to face us, smiling. Not waiting for a response, he continued. “There’s so many good security measures the world has to offer now!” His face shifted to one of knowing. Disappointment. “Like hidden front yard cameras.”

He knew.

I was wise enough to keep quiet; anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. And Dad specifically laid down the law before leaving; no funny business, no illegal business, and no more than 3 friends over at a time. 

We broke all 3 of those rules last night. 

But if Dad only had front yard cameras, then he only saw us break one rule. Not that big an offense. “Sorry, Dad—“ I began before he immediately cut me off. 

“Look, there weren’t a lot of people,” he sighed. “I only saw 5. Tommy, Theresa. Mei. Dunno the other’s names, don’t care. But I want to know: did anything else happen last night?”

This felt like a trick question.

Brent took the reins this time, managing a playful albeit nervous chuckle before joking, “Depends on if you have backyard cameras.” 

Dad didn’t miss my flinch. Brent, you dumbass. 

I loved Brent. Had to. Hard not to. But God he could be stupid sometimes. Out of the two of us, he couldn’t lie worth a damn. Which made it all the more plausible that his heated cheeks weren’t because of the reaming Dad was preparing, but via an admission of guilt. One Dad cocked an eyebrow to, moving around us to walk to the blinds of the sliding back door. 

“Why did you mention the backyard?” I groaned under my breath. 

“Wh—did you not clean it?” Brent muttered back. 

I only had enough time to shoot him a glare before Dad’s voice, sharp now, asked behind us

“Is that…whiskey?” 

Thanks to Brent, we were now on week two of our month-long grounding. And that included Dad’s newfound punishment; office cleanup. 

This has to be a child labor law violation. I was sure of it. Sure, Dad owned the Conduit Outreach and Legal Endorsement center, but shit, I didn’t wanna be stuck mucking paper copies and sweeping. At least I wasn’t Brent, stuck window scraping outside in the Oregon winter. I know the COLE worked on a volunteer basis, but it should’ve been on my volunteering basis, not Dad’s. 

Still, this was better than him snitching on Theresa, Dominick, Cat, Tommy and Mei, as well as being stuck attending AA meetings to ‘see what alcohol can do to you’, so I guess I’ll take it. 

I was in the middle of mopping a suspiciously sticky spot in front of the break room fridge when Dad poked his head through the breezeway, saying “Jean, when you finish that, come meet me in my office, okay?” 

“Sure, Dad,” I breathed, punctuating the words with vigorous scrubbing. Dad didn’t stick around though, going to go tell Brent the same, I’m guessing. 

I was in his office far sooner than Brent, Dad doing nothing more than acknowledging my presence with a nod before going back to his computer. He always seemed stuck at a computer, typing emails or reading emails or waiting for emails. At least being his own boss meant he didn’t have to wear a suit like he did to his out of town seminars; it never looked quite right on him. 

Still, it was really funny watching my dad work on official documents while wearing a beanie. 

Brent eventually walked in on a shivering huff, nose tip pink from the cold. He shook off his flurry covered coat, hanging it on the back of the other chair before joining me across from Dad. 

Dad clicked a few more keys, closing out whatever he was working on with an authoritative mouse click before turning to contemplate us. No talking. He just stared. Looking between Brent and I in a way that made me think he was gearing up to interrogate us again. I was moments away from throwing Brent under the bus for whatever crime Dad had found out we committed when he finally said, “I’m ungrounding you two.” 

Brent and I glanced at each other. This has to be a trap. “W-why?” I asked, looking back to Dad. 

He leaned back in his leather office chair, propping a foot up on the open space by his thigh. “Brent, Regina. Your birthday is next month. You’re both going to be eighteen. Adults, legally, as much as I hate it.” Dad scoffed a bit at that, as if he was annoyed at our audacity to age. “I’m not gonna…be there, much longer, to tell you what do to. You’ll have to make your own choices, choose your own paths and whatever.” He put his foot down, leaning forward against the desk. “It’ll be your job to take care of yourselves. And I’ve got to admit, at least you both kept it at home and were safe. Mei talked to me earlier—“ he added more pointedly to Brent than I. Despite her being my friend first, even Dad could see they were definitely closer. “She told me how you took everyone’s keys, Brent. Hid them so no one would drive. That’s way more responsible than what I did at your age.” 

“I thought I saw her car when I was shoveling the sidewalk,” Brent muttered. 

“I want to be able to trust your choices,” Dad continued. “Because come next month, I won’t have any part in them. And after what Mei told me, while I’m definitely not a fan of you two sneaking whiskey from my good collection,” he stressed pointedly, “You did good, making sure your bad choice was at least a safe bad choice.”

Dad stopped there, letting the silence hang. I wasn’t sure if he meant for us to chime in with thanks, or say I love you or something. 

So instead I said, “You act like you’re dying, Dad. We’re still gonna stay around after we turn 18.” 

“Yeah,” Brent agreed, “Even if we do go to college or move out, we’re still gonna visit. Call,”

“I know,” Dad sighed. “Guess I’m just getting ready for you two growing up. It’s…it’s a crazy world out there, right now. With the anti-Conduit legislation, the terrorist attacks — you two doing the ACT.” He added as a joke. But it didn’t lighten the look on his face. “I’m worried.” 

His eyes wandered to the picture frame on his desk, and I couldn’t help but follow his gaze. I both absolutely loved and entirely hated that picture: Dad with his arm slinked around Mom, tired and disheveled on a hospital bed. He had baby Brent in his arms, and Mom was holding me with one arm, the other moved so their hands could interlock on her shoulder. 

It was the only picture we had of all four of us. 

Dad did his best, raising us alone. It was hard, and definitely caused the premature graying in his hair he had going on, but he did it. We never felt unloved, or ignored or like we were struggling. Hell, it took us begging him to take a chance to get him to start this traveling thing COLE offered, he was so worried about leaving us alone. I guess the reality of his twins becoming actual adults was hitting him. It barely felt real to us sometimes too. 

“It’s fine, Dad.” I finally said. “We’re fine.” 

“I wish your mom could see you two,” he sighed. “She’d be so proud.” 

We didn’t respond. 

Dad coughed, moving to stand. “That’s also not the only reason I’m ungrounding you two.”

Knew it was a trap. 

He seemed chipper, and yet exasperated. I had no idea the two could coexist. “I’m going to be working from home for the next month or so, so I get to keep a close eye on you two as well.” 

“Wh-, really?” Brent asked, mirroring my sudden excitement. Dad was gonna stay home? Not even come here to work? 

But this place was home to Dad, too. He loved what he did here. “Wait, why?” I asked, looking up to meet his eyes. He wouldn’t do this without reason, a good reason. 

Dad stayed quiet for a minute, rubbing the scruff on his chin. “There’s…well, you need to know,” he muttered, more to himself than us. Sighing, he seemed to disembark from his train of though to rejoin us, starting with, “Remember how I came home early last week? How my trip was cut short two days in?” 

“Yeah,” Brent said. “I just thought it was to yell at us.”

Dad barked out a laugh. “Yeah, partially.” But the humor was short lived, a shadow falling on his face despite the fluorescent lighting. “Well, the seminar was threatened by the Anti-Bioterrorist Movement — you know, Lifeline. Like, bomb threatened. Had to call in a disarming squad and all.” 

“Oh, shit,” Brent whispered.

“Brent Si’ahl, language.” Dad chastised. 

“Sorry,” 

“Anyways,” Dad inhaled deeply. “They weren’t exactly nice. And they had a lot of bad things to say about COLE. About…me. So I’m going to stay home for a while for safety. At least until we see if this bill passes.” 

The Conduit Registration bill. The Big Bad that Dad was fighting against. Congress wanted every Conduit to register their name, DNA, and keep all their information consistently updated on a public database. Dad argued it was no better than the anti-Semitic segregation implemented by the Nazi’s before WW2.

Lifeline, though, said it was no different from a sex offender registry. 

That’s where Dad would go all the time. Speaking out, attending rallies, offering his team’s legal support. Things had ramped up recently after the bill passed the House. It was now up to the Senate to vote on it, and that was coming up on the docket in two months as well. Not to mention last month, Florida won their Supreme Court case for specialty IDs for Conduits. 

Things were tense, to say the least.

“You have to stay home ‘cause the COLE could be next,” I finally worked out. 

Dad nodded, not meeting my eyes. “Any of them could. We’re all going wireless like we did back when that Pandemic hit. The shelters will still be up but everything else is gonna be digital.” 

He opened his mouth to say more, but was cut short by sudden knocking on his office door. It swung open before he could welcome them, and in walked Margarita, the sweet receptionist, red from her jog to the room and the bite of the snow. “Damion, sir, there’s protestors outside.” 

Dad cursed this time, earning a sarcastic “Damion Rowland, language.” From Brent before Dad’s glare cut him down a few sizes. 

“Okay, Jean, grab my computer bag. Brent, grab those files for me,” Dad commanded, pointing. “I’m gonna swing the truck around back and we’re going to leave before things get worse.” 

Dad grabbed his keys off the desk and rounded the corner, breezing past us and to Margarita at the door. “Stay in here until I come get you.” He threw over his shoulder, closing the office door behind him. 

I immediately turned to face Brent. “A bomb, dude, holy shit.” 

“I know,” he pinched the bridge of his nose. “It’s getting worse. A lot worse.” 

“I know,” I repeated. There wasn’t much else I could say. And I bet the guys that placed the bomb were only gonna get a slap on the wrist. “C’mon, grab your coat.” 

We both got dressed for the cold, grabbing all Dad asked us to and standing around, waiting. Almost absentmindedly, I grabbed the photo of the day we were born, looking down at it. I always ended up with this thing in my hand. 

Telling people Brent and I were brother and sister was always fun. Telling them we were twins was even funnier; no one ever believed us. And for good reason — we looked nothing alike. Brent looked a lot like Mom, the natural chestnut brown hair and seafoam green eyes. The blush pink and fair skin. I was more Dad, the black hair and brown eyes and tan skin and, yeah, sort of big nose. It looked good on us though. The one thing — the only thing — we shared were the splash of freckles across our nose, like Mom. Otherwise we definitely looked adopted. 

At least, Brent did. Had him convinced about it one time when we were kids, it was hilarious. 

I tucked the picture away in the side pocket of Dad’s computer bag; if anything happened to this COLE chapter, I didn’t want to lose this. Didn’t want Dad to. I was pretty sure it was the original. 

The hum of Dad’s truck grew outside — and with it, shouting. Super loud chanting and hollering and stuff. Brent and I looked at each other and dashed to the slated blinds without a word exchanged, peaking through. 

There were what had to be two dozen protestors outside, all angrily shouting as Dad shoved his way through them. Some had signs with the Conduit Emblem, the two eagles made by Delsin Rowe, crossed out violently with red paint made to look like blood. Others had a picture of the kid that was killed by a steam Conduit up in Detroit a bit ago. But all of them yelled, chanting, “Bio-Terrorists need to not exist!” Or some stupid variation. There was one burly guy in a ski mask that hollered “Traitor!” at Dad so loudly he flinched. 

“I’m going to fuck them up if I get the chance,” Brent growled under his breath. 

“You and me both,” I muttered, chewing my cheek. 

The back door just next to Dad’s office door slammed shut, him busting into the office a few moments later. We didn’t even bother moving away from the window to hide that we were snooping. Dad noticed, becoming crestfallen at the realization that we saw everything. “Margarita is calling the cops, we should wait till they’re here to go,” 

I nodded absentmindedly, throwing one last look outside the window. 

That was a mistake though, ‘cause I made eye contact with the ski mask asshole. 

He shouted “They’re hiding in there!” And pointed to the window Brent and I were standing. Like vultures, the protestors swarmed the window, Dad gripping me by the hem of my jacket and yanking me back

“Away from the windows, now!” He demanded. Brent followed. 

And just in time too, because with a shattering crash, a brick soared through just where I was and landed with an almost comedic smack on the center of Dad’s big oak desk. 

Glass peppered everywhere, glittering Brent’s black pants with shining shards and almost threatening to cut him, since he was closest. Their chanting and yelling and screaming grew louder, a few protestors beginning to swipe away at the shutters to move them away. “I’ve got kids in here, assholes!” Dad shouted, stepping around me to bend over and brush away at Brent’s pants. “C’mon, let’s get you guys out of here.” 

“Probably some dirty bioterrorists!” A voice responded on the other side. 

Dad didn’t bother answering, wrapping an arm around my shoulders and clapping a hand to Brent’s back, steering us both out of the office as quick as he could. He didn’t stop commandeering us until we were far from the office, down breezeways and halls until he came up to a doorframe, bopping his volunteer card against a scanner next to two large, heavy looking steel doors. 

“We should have some clothes in your size at the closet, Brent.” Dad said as the light bordering the scanner turned green. “I want you to change out of those so you don’t get hurt.” 

“Sure,” Brent breathed as Dad gripped one of the doors, swinging it open. 

The shelters. 

We weren't allowed in here; it was a volunteer area for adults only, and you had to pass background checks to even be considered. Circumstances allowed us to come in, I guess — especially with the chapter leader. I’d never even seen the area before now. In my head, I imagined separate rooms, maybe carpeting. 

Not this. 

The area was a glorified gymnasium; exposed rafters and shining glossed wooden floors. There were bunk beds lined up from wall to wall, each occupied. Lockers ran along the west side of the room, its opposite a cafeteria walkway like the one we had at school. It looked uncomfortable and awkward and void of any sense of privacy. 

You’d think the Portland chapter would be able to afford better for the shelter. 

But there was wonder, beauty and camaraderie. I watched a woman Conduit wave her hands around, and from her fingertips came string; she quickly wove a long sheet, handing it to a Mom who used her own powers to produce a nail from her mouth, hammering the makeshift curtain into the wooden frame of the bunk bed for privacy. The cotton Conduit then crouched down to be eye level with the son, waving her hands around once, twice, three times, seemingly making a doll that looked just like him from thin air. 

A few aisles down, in a small seating area just in front of a TV, one Conduit moved to place his hand on another’s bicep, the ink from his blackout tattoo on his hand seeming to melt onto the woman’s arm, it shifted and bubbled and churned until it settled, a skull and roses tattoo healed perfectly on her bicep as if it had been there all along. 

“Think we can get one?” Brent leaned over, whispering to me. 

Instead, Dad answered, shooting “Absolutely not.” from over his shoulder. 

He continued to lead us to another hallway, stopping just in front of it as he said, “Brent, come with me. Jean, you think you can stay here?” 

“Yeah, sure,” I looked around, pretending I was absolutely not anxious. “I’ll be fine.” 

Dad nodded, motioning for Brent to follow. 

Truth was, though, this was my first direct exposure to any Conduits. Ever. And while I wasn’t scared, it was weirdly nerve wracking. In the same way that a first roller coaster ride or a driving test was. 

Like I had no clue what to expect, but was excited just to be there. 

Right in the hallway junction was a water cooler, little mini red solo cups stacked beside it. Filling a small cup, I moved next to the hall, planting myself on the floor and looking around a bit more. First glance, it looks like a school gym; let your eyes wander longer, and it starts to look like a prison yard. Every window was reinforced with steel, each exit manned by volunteers. But not to keep everyone in, no. To keep people out, like the protestors I could still hear chanting outside. 

“Hey kid,” a voice said to my left, my head shooting that way; it was the cotton Conduit. Her voice was husky, like a smoker, but man if her clothes weren’t top knotch. Looked better than anything I’d be able to buy. “You’re new. When did you get here?” 

“Oh I’m—“ I stuttered, “—I’m here with my Dad. Damion Rowland?” 

The Conduit gasped. “Oh, you must be Regina! He talks about you and your brother all the time.” 

I smiled. She seemed like such a warm person. “Please, call me Jean.” 

“Jean,” she repeated, smiling herself. “It’s good to meet you. I hear you’re turning eighteen next week?” 

“Next month,” I corrected. “On the 17th.” 

“Oh, next month, next month.” She spaced off for a moment, contemplating something for only a breath before looking back down to me. “May I give you a present now?” 

“Oh, no, you don’t have to—“ 

“Nonsense!” She cut me off. “Least I could do after all your Dad does for us. Jean, can’t help but notice you don’t have a hat! What’s your favorite color?” 

“Hmm. I love purples and blues?" 

She nodded, brushing her hair out of her face. Wiggling her fingers, she pursed her lips, deep in some thought I couldn’t even begin to understand before her fingertips began to dance, swirling and turning around each other. 

From one tip, came a beautiful, pale cyan blue; the other, a soft lavender. It took me a moment to notice she wasn’t doing an extravagant summoning dance with her fingers, but was knitting, pulling the strings together again and again until they made the base of a knit hat. 

I couldn’t help but stare, leaning forward as I watched her make diamonds and squares, the strings occasionally changing from lavender and cyan to dark purple and ice blue and back again. There was a reoccurring effort to plug in the Conduit Emblem, a star-shaped two-headed bird, the purple and blue replacing its usual colors as she found a way to fit it into the pattern.

Something that should have taken weeks of work was almost completed in 30 seconds flat. With a final wave, she created a pompom at the top of my new winter hat, blue and purple and dark and light all laced together. 

“Voilà!” She exclaimed. “Happy birthday!” 

I loved it. The design was immaculate, something I’d happily pay for, and as she passed it off to me, I nearly gasped at how soft it was. “Left it loose at the top, so it sits how you kids seem to like to wear them.” 

Slouched. I loved it even more now. 

“T-thank you,” I finally worked out. “I love it. It’s…perfect.” 

She smiled. “I’m glad you do. Now!” She clasped her hands. “Where’s your brother? He needs a gift too.” 

“He’s with Dad, getting changed. There was…” I drew off. There was no reason to give her the whole rundown, especially when she was more vulnerable. The reason, warranted or not. “Protestors.” I finished lamely. 

But she gasped, a hand going to her chest as she asked, “Oh, is he alright?” 

“Yeah, fine, I think. Just got some glass on him, that's all.” I shrugged. “Needed to change.” 

Something must have given away how shaken I was, though. I mean, that was the first time I’d ever been on that side of a protest. Usually I’d just be the person to roll their eyes and brisk past them. But these protesters, they aimed to hurt us. Dad. This lady who made me a hat, the mom and her son now tucked away behind a curtain, the dude giving out free tats. Nearly got Brent, if they had been any quicker. Was this what Dad experienced every day at work? What he willingly faced? 

“It’s alright,” the lady whispered, crouching low beside me. “Don’t worry about those — those hateful people. Just try not to become like them, okay? Besides, your father told us he’ll be staying home for a while. He’s strong. He’ll keep you two safe.” 

All I could do was nod. 

Footsteps echoed from the hallway behind me, Dad and Brent rounding the corner and almost mowing over the two of us. “Oh, Annabelle, hi!” Dad greeted. “I see you’ve met Regina.” 

The lady beside me straightened, smiling widely up at Dad. “Yes, I did. She’s such a beautiful young lady, looks just like you.” 

I blushed, but also didn’t stop from popping up in place, beaming like a little kid as I said “Look Dad, she made me a hat!” I sounded like an idiot, but man was it cool. 

Dad took time to introduce the cotton Conduit, Annabelle, to Brent, her going through the same spree of asking his favorite colors and going to town making him his own hat. A beanie, more than a slouch cap. Guess she got the idea from Dad. It wasn’t long until he had a red, white and blue beanie, the Conduit Emblem on a tag at the hem.

Brent stepped over to me as Annabelle and Dad chatted, trading his hat for mine so we could check out the other’s gift. His was just as soft as mine — I’d argue even softer, considering how much more tightly knit it was. The Conduit Emblem was bound to catch us shit at school, but neither of us really cared. I had the pride of what Dad did here to drown it out and honestly, Brent had the stature to shut anyone up that pushed too far.

I pulled on my cool new hat, cozy and warm and somehow fitting my head just right, looking at Brent and asking if it looked alright. Instinctively I swiveled, letting him check the back of my head too. 

But my eyes, they immediately locked onto someone else’s. 

There was a man, hooded and grimey, sitting crossed-legged on his lower bunk. He was entirely rigid, stiff as a board as he glared my way, mumbling. Almost trance-like. His eyes didn’t move from mine at all, not when I glanced back at Dad, not when I sipped from my water in an effort to occupy myself. Not when I muttered, “Brent, do you see this?” 

“What? I said your hat looks fine—“ 

“No — not the hat, dumbass,” I snapped, glancing back at my brother. Jerking my head, I motioned towards the weird guy. “Him. Look at him.” 

Brent followed my gaze, jumping in place slightly when the man finally broke eye contact with me and looked straight at him, lips still moving in their mutterings. He seemed to stare into Brent’s soul, unmoving as Brent, as cool as he could, leaned against a steel support beam, glaring back. At least he wasn’t intimidated. Better than I could say. His stare was too unnerving, like he was undressing not my body, but my soul right there in the middle of this shelter, picking me apart. 

“Hey,” Dad called over, “Margie said we’re safe to go, you two ready?” 

“Yeah,” I answered, looking at Brent. He still refused to break the stare down. Tugging on his sleeve gently, I whispered, “C’mon man. Let’s go home.” 

Finally, finally, after what felt like forever, Brent looked down at me. “Yeah, okay.” He nodded, forfeiting the win on this weird staring contest. We both turned to Dad—

Who was now looking at the muttering man, too. 

Dad wasn’t nervous like me, or immediately hostile like Brent. He cocked his head to the side as their eyes met, and when I glanced back to the man, I realized he was no longer mumbling. He was still absolutely stiff in place, like a corpse in rigor mortis. 

Their contact was short lived though, Dad shaking his head as if to rid himself of his curiosity, motioning for us to start heading towards the door we came through. 

“What a freak,” Brent muttered, whining when I immediately hit his arm.

“You can’t say that here!” 

He scoffed, “I’m not saying being a Conduit is weird, but why the hell is he staring down a teenage girl? Gotta be sketch,” 

“Maybe he just thinks my hat is cooler.”

“Shut up.”

[radiant-reid]

okay so what football team do you think each member of the team supports? i just gotta know

oh i've been waiting for this one fr

JJ Washington Commanders canonically because she loved them when they were the Redskins. Very dedicated fan, even though she's from PA and went to Penn State, she doesn't like the Eagles. She and Will definitely compete with their teams because he loves his hometown and therefore, the Saints

Hotch Seattle Seahawks. I don't think football was a big thing for him growing up, I just feel like his dad preferred golf or maybe ice hockey so they didn't watch it much. Then he eventually ended up working for the FBI in Seattle and watching football was the easy way to bond with his colleagues, but he didn't really have a team or a great affinity for his home, so the Seahawks just became his team

Rossi New Yorker through and through and he likes baseball more, but I'm going with the New York Giants over the Jets (cause they're just better) and he dislikes Philidelphia because of the Ealges rivalry

Morgan Chicago Bears. This one's canon but it's super easy to believe because he's the biggest Chicagoan out, he loves anything Chicago. in 2x14, the scene in the bar, he uses the Bears' 2007 SB loss to get girls to feel sorry for him

Emily Could not care less about it-any sports actually-and it's because she didn't fully grow up in America, but she picks the New England Patriots because she gives off such New England vibes and she did go to Brown. also, if someone tells her their favorite team, she'll pretend she likes their rivals just because she's a menace

Spencer Las Vegas Raiders. It's also really not his thing, but he likes the underdogs, it's his hometown and he really believes they can win the SB this century

Penelope San Francisco 49ers. it's that hometown loyalty, even though she doesn't like football and hated getting dragged to games with her brothers. more into baseball, though, i think

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01/03/2023 NFL UPDATES

My predictions for last week’s games: (10-5) and forgot to pick for the Bills/Bengals game. This is very Ironic because this game was suspended because there was a very sad event that happened during the game and it was postponed. Bills Safety Damar Hamlin was hit really hard in the chest causing him to go into cardiac arrest. I have never seen anything like this and I was watching it live on TV. They were giving him CPR on the field while he was down for about 10 minutes. They finally got him off the field and to the hospital where his vitals are back to normal but he is still very much in critical condition. The entire NFL community and more have him and his family in our prayers.

Last weeks big games that I brought up did NOT disappoint. The 49ers vs Raiders game was a nail bitter and closer than I anticipated but the 49ers came out on top. So now the Raiders have been fully eliminated from the Playoffs but the 49ers now have a chance to get the #1 seed if they win this week and the Eagles lose. The Packers and Vikings was very one sided, the Packers ran all over the Vikings and came out victorious so they now have a chance to get into the playoffs.

Right now for the AFC the teams that are in the hunt and have a chance of playoffs if they win are the (Dolphins, Steelers & Titans)

For the NFC on the other hand there are only 2 teams in the hunt the (Lions & Packers).

These teams have been eliminated now

Texans

Bears

Cardinals

Broncos

Colts

LA Rams

Falcons

Raiders

Panthers

Browns

Saints

Jets

Commanders

My Predictions this week:

(Chiefs vs Raiders) Chiefs

(Titans vs Jaguars) Jaguars

(Ravens vs Bengals) Bengals

(Browns vs Steelers) Browns

(Vikings vs Bears) Vikings

(Patriots vs Bills) Bills

(Jets vs Dolphins) Dolphins

(Buccaneers vs Falcons) Buccaneers

(Panthers vs Saints) Saints

(Texans vs Colts) Texans

(Cardinals vs 49ers) 49ers

(Cowboys vs Commanders) Cowboys

(Rams vs Seahawks) Seahawks

(Giants vs Eagles) Giants

(Chargers vs Broncos) Chargers

(Lions vs Packers) Packers

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Table of Contents

The Top 10 Most Watched Fights in NFL History

Revisiting the Most Controversial Fights in NFL History

The Most Memorable Fights in NFL History

The Most Intense Fights in NFL History

The Most Entertaining Fights in NFL History

The Most Notorious Fights in NFL History

The Most Unforgettable Fights in NFL History

The Most Shocking Fights in NFL History

The Most Controversial Fights in NFL History

The Most Iconic Fights in NFL History

“Witness the Greatest NFL Fights of All Time!”

The Top 10 Most Watched Fights in NFL History

1. Super Bowl XLIX: New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks (2015) – This thrilling Super Bowl matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks was watched by an estimated 114.4 million viewers, making it the most watched NFL game in history.

2. Super Bowl XLVIII: Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos (2014) – This Super Bowl matchup between the Seahawks and Broncos was watched by an estimated 112.2 million viewers, making it the second most watched NFL game in history.

3. Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots (2012) – This Super Bowl matchup between the Giants and Patriots was watched by an estimated 111.3 million viewers, making it the third most watched NFL game in history.

4. Super Bowl XLVII: Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers (2013) – This Super Bowl matchup between the Ravens and 49ers was watched by an estimated 108.7 million viewers, making it the fourth most watched NFL game in history.

5. Super Bowl XLV: Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (2011) – This Super Bowl matchup between the Packers and Steelers was watched by an estimated 106.5 million viewers, making it the fifth most watched NFL game in history.

6. Super Bowl XLIV: New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts (2010) – This Super Bowl matchup between the Saints and Colts was watched by an estimated 106.0 million viewers, making it the sixth most watched NFL game in history.

7. Super Bowl XLIII: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals (2009) – This Super Bowl matchup between the Steelers and Cardinals was watched by an estimated 98.7 million viewers, making it the seventh most watched NFL game in history.

8. Super Bowl XLII: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots (2008) – This Super Bowl matchup between the Giants and Patriots was watched by an estimated 97.5 million viewers, making it the eighth most watched NFL game in history.

9. Super Bowl XLI: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears (2007) – This Super Bowl matchup between the Colts and Bears was watched by an estimated 93.2 million viewers, making it the ninth most watched NFL game in history.

10. Super Bowl XXXVIII: New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers (2004) – This Super Bowl matchup between the Patriots and Panthers was watched by an estimated 90.7 million viewers, making it the tenth most watched NFL game in history.

Revisiting the Most Controversial Fights in NFL History

The National Football League (NFL) has been home to some of the most thrilling and memorable moments in sports history. However, it has also been the site of some of the most controversial fights in sports history. From on-field brawls to locker room scuffles, these fights have sparked debates and divided fans for decades. Here, we take a look back at some of the most controversial fights in NFL history.

The first fight on our list is the infamous “Bounty Bowl” between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys in 1989. The game was marred by a series of fights between the two teams, with the most notable being a brawl between Eagles defensive lineman Jerome Brown and Cowboys offensive lineman Nate Newton. The fight was so intense that it resulted in both players being ejected from the game.

The second fight on our list is the infamous “Monday Night Meltdown” between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants in 2002. The game was marred by a series of fights between the two teams, with the most notable being a brawl between 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens and Giants safety Shaun Williams. The fight was so intense that it resulted in both players being ejected from the game.

The third fight on our list is the infamous “Brawl in Motown” between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers in 2006. The game was marred by a series of fights between the two teams, with the most notable being a brawl between Lions wide receiver Roy Williams and Packers cornerback Al Harris. The fight was so intense that it resulted in both players being ejected from the game.

These three fights are some of the most controversial in NFL history. They have sparked debates and divided fans for decades. While some argue that these fights are a part of the game, others argue that they are a sign of a lack of sportsmanship and professionalism. Whatever your opinion may be, these fights will continue to be remembered for years to come.

The Most Memorable Fights in NFL History

The National Football League (NFL) has seen its fair share of memorable fights over the years. From bench-clearing brawls to individual scuffles, these moments have become part of the game’s lore. Here are some of the most memorable fights in NFL history.

The first fight on this list is the infamous “Bounty Bowl” between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys in 1989. The two teams had a long-standing rivalry and tensions boiled over during the game. The Eagles were accused of offering a bounty to any player who could knock Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman out of the game. This led to a bench-clearing brawl that resulted in multiple ejections and fines.

Another memorable fight occurred in 2006 between the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders. The two teams had a long-standing rivalry and tensions boiled over during the game. Broncos safety John Lynch was ejected after a scuffle with Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter. The fight resulted in multiple fines and suspensions for both teams.

The most recent fight on this list occurred in 2018 between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills. The two teams were involved in a heated exchange of words that eventually led to a brawl. Multiple players were ejected and fined for their involvement in the fight.

These are just a few of the most memorable fights in NFL history. While these moments may have been chaotic, they have become part of the game’s lore and will be remembered for years to come.

The Most Intense Fights in NFL History

The National Football League (NFL) is renowned for its intense physicality and thrilling action. Throughout its history, the NFL has seen some of the most intense and memorable fights between players. Here are some of the most intense fights in NFL history.

The first fight on this list is between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys in the 1994 NFC Championship game. This fight began when Cowboys defensive lineman Leon Lett and 49ers offensive lineman Bart Oates got into a shoving match. The altercation quickly escalated, with players from both teams joining in. The fight ended with several players being ejected from the game.

The second fight on this list is between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots in the 2011 AFC Divisional Playoff game. This fight began when Jets offensive lineman D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork got into a shoving match. The altercation quickly escalated, with players from both teams joining in. The fight ended with several players being ejected from the game.

The third fight on this list is between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 AFC Wild Card game. This fight began when Steelers defensive lineman Kimo von Oelhoffen and Browns offensive lineman Ross Verba got into a shoving match. The altercation quickly escalated, with players from both teams joining in. The fight ended with several players being ejected from the game.

The fourth fight on this list is between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos in the 2011 Monday Night Football game. This fight began when Raiders defensive lineman Richard Seymour and Broncos offensive lineman Zane Beadles got into a shoving match. The altercation quickly escalated, with players from both teams joining in. The fight ended with several players being ejected from the game.

The fifth fight on this list is between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins in the 2006 Monday Night Football game. This fight began when Eagles defensive lineman Hollis Thomas and Redskins offensive lineman Jon Jansen got into a shoving match. The altercation quickly escalated, with players from both teams joining in. The fight ended with several players being ejected from the game.

These five fights are some of the most intense in NFL history. They demonstrate the physicality and intensity of the NFL, and show why it is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world.

The Most Entertaining Fights in NFL History

The National Football League (NFL) has provided fans with some of the most entertaining fights in sports history. From bench-clearing brawls to individual scuffles, these fights have become part of the NFL’s legacy. Here are some of the most memorable fights in NFL history.

The first fight on the list is the infamous “Bounty Bowl” between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. The game was filled with trash-talking and hard hits, and it eventually boiled over into a full-scale brawl. The fight was so intense that the referees had to stop the game and eject several players.

The second fight on the list is the “Monday Night Miracle” between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins in 2000. This game was filled with hard hits and trash-talking, and it eventually led to a fight between Jets linebacker Mo Lewis and Dolphins running back Lamar Smith. The fight was so intense that the referees had to stop the game and eject both players.

The third fight on the list is the “Brawl in Motown” between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers in 2006. This game was filled with hard hits and trash-talking, and it eventually led to a fight between Lions defensive tackle Shaun Rogers and Packers offensive lineman Daryn Colledge. The fight was so intense that the referees had to stop the game and eject both players.

The fourth fight on the list is the “Battle of the Bay” between the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders in 2011. This game was filled with hard hits and trash-talking, and it eventually led to a fight between 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith and Raiders offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski. The fight was so intense that the referees had to stop the game and eject both players.

These four fights are some of the most memorable in NFL history. They are a testament to the intensity and passion of the players and fans of the NFL.

The Most Notorious Fights in NFL History

The National Football League (NFL) is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, and its games are often characterized by intense competition and physicality. Throughout its history, the NFL has seen some of the most notorious fights between players, coaches, and even fans. Here are some of the most memorable brawls in NFL history.

The first fight on this list occurred in 2006 between the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders. During the game, a scuffle broke out between the two teams, resulting in a full-on brawl. Players from both teams were involved, and the fight even spilled into the stands, where fans got involved. The fight resulted in multiple suspensions and fines for the players involved.

The second fight on this list occurred in 2009 between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders. During the game, a fight broke out between the two teams, resulting in a full-on brawl. Players from both teams were involved, and the fight even spilled into the stands, where fans got involved. The fight resulted in multiple suspensions and fines for the players involved.

The third fight on this list occurred in 2011 between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots. During the game, a scuffle broke out between the two teams, resulting in a full-on brawl. Players from both teams were involved, and the fight even spilled into the stands, where fans got involved. The fight resulted in multiple suspensions and fines for the players involved.

The fourth fight on this list occurred in 2014 between the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders. During the game, a scuffle broke out between the two teams, resulting in a full-on brawl. Players from both teams were involved, and the fight even spilled into the stands, where fans got involved. The fight resulted in multiple suspensions and fines for the players involved.

The fifth fight on this list occurred in 2018 between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills. During the game, a scuffle broke out between the two teams, resulting in a full-on brawl. Players from both teams were involved, and the fight even spilled into the stands, where fans got involved. The fight resulted in multiple suspensions and fines for the players involved.

These five fights are some of the most notorious in NFL history. They demonstrate the intensity and physicality of the game, and the consequences of getting involved in a fight. While these fights are certainly memorable, they are also a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and respect in the NFL.

The Most Unforgettable Fights in NFL History

The National Football League (NFL) has seen its fair share of memorable fights over the years. From bench-clearing brawls to individual scuffles, these moments have become part of the game’s lore. Here are some of the most unforgettable fights in NFL history.

The first fight on the list is the infamous “Bounty Bowl” between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys in 1989. The game was marred by a series of fights, with the most notable being between Eagles defensive lineman Jerome Brown and Cowboys offensive lineman Nate Newton. Brown and Newton exchanged punches and had to be separated by teammates. The fight was so intense that it caused a bench-clearing brawl.

Another memorable fight occurred in 2006 between the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers. The fight began when Broncos safety John Lynch and 49ers wide receiver Arnaz Battle got into a shoving match. The altercation quickly escalated and resulted in a full-scale brawl between the two teams. The fight was so intense that it resulted in several players being ejected from the game.

The last fight on the list is the infamous “Monday Night Football” brawl between the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos in 2009. The fight began when Raiders defensive lineman Richard Seymour punched Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler in the face. The altercation quickly escalated and resulted in a full-scale brawl between the two teams. The fight was so intense that it resulted in several players being ejected from the game.

These fights are some of the most unforgettable moments in NFL history. They are a reminder of the intensity and passion that the game of football can bring out in its players.

The Most Shocking Fights in NFL History

The National Football League (NFL) is known for its intense physicality and thrilling action, but sometimes the intensity spills over into the realm of violence. Over the years, there have been some truly shocking fights that have taken place on the field. Here are some of the most memorable and shocking fights in NFL history.

The first fight on this list occurred in 2006 between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans. During the game, Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth viciously stomped on the head of Texans offensive lineman Andre Gurode. Haynesworth was suspended for five games and fined $35,000 for the incident.

The second fight on this list happened in 2011 between the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders. During the game, a brawl broke out between the two teams, resulting in multiple players being ejected. The fight was so intense that it even spilled into the stands, with fans getting involved in the altercation.

The third fight on this list occurred in 2006 between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. During the game, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Browns defensive lineman Shaun Smith got into a heated altercation that resulted in punches being thrown. Roethlisberger was fined $5,000 for his role in the fight.

The fourth fight on this list happened in 2009 between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots. During the game, Jets head coach Rex Ryan and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick got into a heated argument that resulted in both coaches being fined $50,000 each.

The fifth fight on this list occurred in 2006 between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns. During the game, Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson and Browns defensive back Gary Baxter got into a physical altercation that resulted in punches being thrown. Both players were fined $25,000 for their roles in the fight.

These five fights are some of the most shocking and memorable in NFL history. They serve as a reminder of the intensity and physicality of the game, and the consequences that can come with it.

The Most Controversial Fights in NFL History

The National Football League (NFL) has been a source of entertainment for millions of fans around the world for decades. While the game is often seen as a source of joy and excitement, it has also been the source of some of the most controversial fights in sports history. Here are some of the most controversial fights in NFL history.

The first fight on this list is the infamous “Bounty Bowl” between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. During the game, Eagles coach Buddy Ryan allegedly offered a bounty to any player who could knock Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman out of the game. The Cowboys were outraged and the NFL fined Ryan and the Eagles $50,000 each.

The second fight on this list is the “Monday Night Miracle” between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins in 2000. During the game, Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis and Dolphins offensive tackle Todd Wade got into a heated altercation that resulted in a bench-clearing brawl. Both teams were fined $50,000 and Ellis was suspended for one game.

The third fight on this list is the “Brawl in Motown” between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers in 2006. During the game, Lions defensive tackle Shaun Rogers and Packers offensive lineman Daryn Colledge got into a heated altercation that resulted in a bench-clearing brawl. Both teams were fined $25,000 and Rogers was suspended for two games.

The fourth fight on this list is the “Battle of the Bay” between the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders in 2011. During the game, 49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis and Raiders defensive tackle Richard Seymour got into a heated altercation that resulted in a bench-clearing brawl. Both teams were fined $20,000 and Davis was suspended for two games.

These four fights are some of the most controversial in NFL history. While they may have been entertaining for some, they also showed the darker side of the game and the potential for violence that can occur when emotions run high.

The Most Iconic Fights in NFL History

The National Football League (NFL) has seen its fair share of iconic fights over the years. From bench-clearing brawls to individual scuffles, these moments have become part of the NFL’s history. Here are some of the most iconic fights in NFL history.

The first iconic fight in NFL history occurred in 1976 between the Oakland Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The fight began when Steelers defensive tackle Ernie Holmes and Raiders offensive lineman Gene Upshaw got into a shoving match. The altercation quickly escalated, with both teams rushing onto the field and engaging in a full-scale brawl. The fight was so intense that the referees had to call a timeout to restore order.

Another iconic fight occurred in 1985 between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. The fight began when Redskins defensive lineman Dexter Manley and Giants offensive lineman Brad Benson got into a shoving match. The altercation quickly escalated, with both teams rushing onto the field and engaging in a full-scale brawl. The fight was so intense that the referees had to call a timeout to restore order.

The most iconic fight in NFL history occurred in 2006 between the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders. The fight began when Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall and Raiders cornerback Fabian Washington got into a shoving match. The altercation quickly escalated, with both teams rushing onto the field and engaging in a full-scale brawl. The fight was so intense that the referees had to call a timeout to restore order.

These iconic fights have become part of the NFL’s history. They are remembered for their intensity and the way they captivated fans. While these fights may not be the most pleasant memories, they are certainly some of the most memorable moments in NFL history.

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Baby Gift || Sofia&Layne

       Sofia knocked gently against the door to Oliver’s distinct cottage home, the tips of her hands hitting her wrist because she couldn’t actually make a fist with her hands but rather just folded her fingers down over her palm. Roman had told her that Layne was expecting prior to him leaving and obviously she had the easy leap that it was Ollie’s and though initially she had intended to leave things along until Roman was back her texts with Matthew left Sofia somewhat concerned for how Layne might receive being told Roman would not be calling her back until mid December at the earliest. Sofia sort of figured if she could just talk to Ollie he might calm her down better than Matthew.

        Baby gift of a small white onesie covered in a gentle orange floral pattern in the brown paper bag she’d been given when she bought the thing at the small local store Sofia waited, adjusting the Seahawks shirt she was wearing. She intended on going home and recording the game once she had spoken with Ollie, she’d had to record every game since Roman was away so he could binge watch them upon his return and get caught up on everything. 

            When the door opened, of course, Sofia was already smiling, prepared to greet Ollie, to compliment him on the food he’d helped her make and ask him a massive favour but instead - 

             “Layne?” The question asked with the brown paper bag knocking against the side of her thigh.

@laynebaudelaire​

[swaggypsyduck]

ok no but the maple syrups that r like,,, half maple syrup some brown sugar and corn syrup r like fine, but straight corn syrup i cannot fathom - also i don’t rlly have recommendations but my thing at the grocery store if there’s a glass bottle of syrup and a plastic bottle of syrup chances r the glass bottle tastes better sjsbjsjdksj

honestly i didn’t follow any sports at all until this years world cup (and now i kinda follow psg? it’s an ongoing thing djdbs) but my bf follows essentially all american sports besides for hockey (tho he’s considered following it) and so he’s getting me into baseball via the classic and also i live pretty close to the baseball park in my city and baseball tickets r relatively cheap (esp for students) so baseball is the sport i’ve seen the most in person, and also i always associate it with summer cuz that’s when the season is (i’ve gone to a couple basketball games and enjoyed them significantly less djdbjs) so as a casual sports enjoyer but never rlly fan, i’ve always been more of a baseball person ig? also the usa doesn’t have a soccer culture the way literally anywhere else in the world does?? like i’ve been aware of my city/state’s baseball, basketball and football(american) teams since i was a small child but i wasn’t aware we even had a soccer team until this year😭😭😭

RIGHT?! STRAIGHT CORN SYRUP DUDE 😭😭😭. i mean i dont like the mixed shit either but its better than nothing! honestly some of the glass bottle ones r gimmicky in Canada especially bc of the tourist traps.

yah ik my local sports teams but most vancouverites follow the Seahawks for baseball and then pick any american football team bc ours play in a diff league. the only thing i can tell u about the white caps (our "soccer" team) is that Alphonso Davies who plays for bayern was scouted from there. so most Canadians who just tuned in to football when he transferred are bayern munich fans. the rest dont care as much about local sports... except of course hockey and winter olympic sports.

[newsssc]

Dolphins sign Tyler Huntley after Tua Tagovailoa concussion

The Dolphins are bracing for Tua Tagovailoa’s potentially extended absence. Miami is signing former Pro Bowl quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Browns’ practice squad after Tagovailoa suffered his fourth diagnosed concussion last week, according to NFL Network. Skylar Thompson is set to start Sunday’s road game against the Seahawks but Huntley could potentially work his way into the mix, per the…

[tokyotimes]

NFL Week Two Shockers: Cowboys, Ravens, and 49ers Stunned

Week two of the NFL season delivered a series of jaw-dropping upsets, with several high-profile teams suffering unexpected losses and signaling a potentially unpredictable season ahead.

Saints Shock Cowboys with Dominant Win

The New Orleans Saints stunned fans with a commanding 44-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on their home turf. Alvin Kamara was the star of the show, scoring four touchdowns and leading the Saints to an impressive 91 points in their first two games—only surpassed by their own 2009 team and the 1971 Cowboys in Super Bowl-era scoring. The loss cast a shadow over Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s record-setting contract celebration.

Raiders Stage Dramatic Comeback Against Ravens

The Las Vegas Raiders pulled off a dramatic comeback, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the final 12 minutes to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 26-23. Despite being sacked five times, Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew led the late rally. This defeat leaves the Ravens at 0-2 for the first time since 2015, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Chiefs Clinch Narrow Win Over Bengals

The Kansas City Chiefs extended their strong season start with a thrilling 26-25 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Harrison Butker’s 51-yard field goal as time expired secured the win. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass to offensive tackle Wanya Morris, and Chamarri Conner’s fumble return for a score proved crucial.

Vikings and Buccaneers Upset NFC Favorites

The San Francisco 49ers were surprised by the Minnesota Vikings, who secured a 23-17 victory. Despite notable performances from Jordan Mason and Deebo Samuel, the 49ers struggled against a resolute Vikings defense, highlighted by Justin Jefferson’s 97-yard touchdown.

In another upset, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 20-16. Baker Mayfield, despite being sacked five times, scored the decisive touchdown with just 34 seconds left on the clock.

Other Week Two Highlights

Green Bay Packers: Missing Jordan Love, the Packers clinched a win against the Indianapolis Colts with strong defensive play and an effective running game. Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray led the Cardinals to a dominant 41-10 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, throwing three touchdowns and achieving a perfect passer rating. New York Giants: In an unusual turn, the Giants scored three touchdowns but lost 21-18 to the Washington Commanders, who relied on six field goals from Austin Seibert. Jacksonville Jaguars: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence voiced frustration after the Jaguars’ 18-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns, candidly admitting, “We suck right now.” Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers maintained their unbeaten record with a 2-0 start after a defensive win against the Denver Broncos, though their offense has only scored one touchdown. Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks continued their strong start with an overtime victory over the New England Patriots. As the NFL season unfolds, these shocking results suggest that the race for the playoffs could be more competitive and unpredictable than ever.

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2024 - Week 1

BUF - Josh Allen had his fourth game with at least 2 TD passes and TD runs, tied for most in NFL history

NE - The Patriots defense allowed 224 yards, second fewest in the AFC

MIA - The Dolphins had 319 passing yards, most in the league

NYJ - The Jets converted 60% of their third downs, second best in the league

BAL - The Ravens put up 452 yards of offense, most in the league

PIT - The Steelers ran the ball 41 times in week 1, the most in the league

CLE - The Browns have converted 3 fourth downs, the most in the league

CIN - The Bengals averaged 64.5 yards per punt, the most in the league

TEN - The Titans defense allowed only 148 yards, fewest in the league

JAX - The Jaguars defense stopped both fourth downs they faced, the best mark in the league

IND - Anthony Richardson averaged 11.16 yards per pass attempt, the most in the league

HOU - The Texans had 213 rushing yards in week 1, most in the league

KC - The Chiefs had 281 passing yards, second most in the AFC

LV - The Raiders allowed only 11 first downs, tied for fewest in the league

LAC - The Chargers averaged 6.52 yards per carry, second best in the league

DEN - The Broncos had 42 pass attempts, second most in the AFC

DAL - The Cowboys defense allowed 230 yards, second fewest in the NFC

WAS - The Commanders had 12 rushing first downs, tied for second best in the NFC

PHL - The Eagles gained 25 first downs, second most in the NFC

NYG - The Giants had 42 pass attempts, second most in the NFC

GB - The Packers put up 414 yards of offense, most in the AFC

CHI - The Bears had a 67 yard kick return, second longest in the league

DET - The Lions averaged 5.26 yards per carry, second best in the NFC

MIN - Sam Darnold completed 79.2% of his passes, second most in the league

NO - The Saints put up 47 points, most in the league

TB - The Bucs put up 37 points, second most in the league

ATL - The Falcons defense allowed 17 completions in week 1, second fewest in the NFC

CAR - The Panthers had 232 kick return yards, the most in the league

SEA - The Seahawks allowed only 13 first downs, second fewest in the NFC

LAR - The Rams had 304 passing yards, second most in the league

ARI - The Cardinals converted 53.8% of their third downs, second best in the NFC

SF - Even without CMC, the 49ers put up 180 rushing yards, tied for most in the NFC

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12/29/2022 NFL Updates!

It is Week 17 of the NFL and tonight 12/29/2022 is the Thursday night game. There are 2 weeks until the playoffs and only 8 teams have been eliminated. These teams are the Texans, Bears, Cardinals, Broncos, Colts, Falcons, Rams & Browns. This means there are still plenty of teams in the hunt.

Now moving on to one of the games that I find personally interesting is the game between the 49ers vs the raiders, which is also called “battle of the bay”. Some of the other games are Bills vs Bengals & Packers vs Vikings. Being from the Bay Area and a huge 49ers fan, some big news for this week's game versus the Raiders is that Derek Carr will be benched. Some things that come to my head instantly are, “will the raiders lose their locker?” Meaning “are all of the players going to stop caring or trying?” One of the biggest concerns and questions is, “if the Raiders send Carr away does that mean Davante Adams will stay or leave? If so, where is he going?” This will be a huge offseason for the Raiders which will be even bigger than last offseason. Carr has been on the Raiders team since 2014, he has been the only somewhat stable player for the Raiders and since they are moving away from him you start to wonder what their next move will be. I do predict this game will be a blowout and the 49ers will send the Raiders home with a lot to think about. The 49ers on the other hand, if they win and some of their other games go in their favor they will either stay in 3rd place or move up in the NFC (National Football Conference). This week they were considered the NFL's number One Power Ranking Team, so let's see if they can live up to that hype. 

Two games that will be even more interesting are the Bills vs Bengals & Packers vs Vikings. The Bills hold the #1 spot in the AFC (American Football Conference) while the Bengals hold the #3 spot. If the Bills do happen to lose this game it is likely they lose the #1 spot and the Chiefs take it. Whereas, If the Bills do win then there is a good chance that the Bengals lose there #3 spot and move into the Wildcard. This is a similar scenario for the Packers vs Vikings game but if Green Bay loses they no longer have a chance at the playoffs! 

My predictions for this week’s games:

(Cowboys vs Titans) Cowboys 

(49ers vs Raiders) 49ers

(Cardinals vs Falcons) Falcons 

(Bears vs Lions) Lions 

(Broncos vs Chiefs) Chiefs 

(Dolphins vs Patriots) Dolphins 

(Colts vs Giants) Giants 

(Saints vs Eagles) Eagles 

(Panthers vs Buccaneers) Panthers 

(Browns vs Commanders) Browns 

(Jaguares vs Texans) Jaguars 

(Jets vs Seahawks) Jets

(Vikings vs Packers) Vikings 

(Rams vs Chargers Chargers 

(Steelers vs Ravens) Steelers

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What The Browns Said - 2024 Preseason Week 3: Seahawks Vs. Browns

“Obviously didn’t win the game there but pleased with the effort. Guys were flying around, which we were excited to watch. They fought to the end there. It was a good trip for us, coming out here a couple days early, got a lot of work done. Got over to the University of Washington over there. Had a walkthrough over there, got some work in over there. So appreciate U-Dub (University of Washington)…